Kansas City, Kan.-based Dairy Farmers of America (DFA) said Dean Foods Co., Dallas, accepted a revised bid from DFA on March 31 for a “large portion” of Dean Foods’ assets.

Hart Dairy, the largest single-source producer of 100% free-range, grass-fed milk in America, announced a new partnership with Island Ventures, a supplier of specialty eggs.

Maola Local Dairies, a brand of the Reston, Va.-based Maryland & Virginia Milk Producers Cooperative, said it donated more than 45,000 half-pints of chocolate and 1% white milk last week to three Virginia food banks.

Prairie Farms Dairy Inc., an Edwardsville, Ill.-based dairy cooperative, said it partnered with the Humana Kentucky Derby Festival MiniMarathon and Marathon to be the chocolate milk refueling partner for the race.

Dairy Farmers of America Inc. (DFA) said an agreement has been reached with Dallas-based Dean Foods whereby the Kansas City, Kan.-based farmer-owned cooperative becomes the stalking horse bidder to acquire a “substantial portion” of Dean Foods’ assets and business.

Darigold Inc., Seattle, said consumer demand for Darigold FIT milk is growing rapidly.

Shamrock Farms, Subway Restaurants and actress and singer-songwriter Leighton Meester once again joined forces to support Feeding America, the largest domestic hunger-relief organization in the United States, to help provide meals for people in need in the new year.

The Coca-Cola Co., Atlanta, said it acquired the remaining stake in Fairlife LLC from its joint venture partner Select Milk Producers.

Borden Dairy said that it and certain affiliates initiated voluntary reorganization proceedings in the District of Delaware under Chapter 11 of the Bankruptcy Code.

The a2 Milk Co., Boulder, Colo., said it launched a new national TV advertising campaign.